Twitter Fully Meme'd Out Taylor Swift's Facial Reactions During the 2023 MTV VMAs
Is there any night during the awards circuit that produces more chaotic, jaw-dropping, and memorable moments than the MTV Video Music Awards?
The VMAs returned to the stage and our screens on Tuesday night. Hosted by none other than Nicki Minaj, musicians and artists showed up to New Jersey's Prudential Center for an unforgettable evening of bold red-carpet looks, extraordinary performances, and heartwarming acceptance speeches. Tonight's A-list attendees included Shakira, Cardi B, Doja Cat, Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, and many more.
Naturally, Twitter went wild over some of the night's biggest moments, from *NSYNC's surprise onstage reunion to Shakira's career-spanning Video Vanguard performance. Scroll ahead to see the best reactions.
Blackpink's absence was duly noted by disappointed fans.
from blackpink bagging 6 nominations, a blackpink themed red carpet to ‘The Girls’ play at the VMAs and blackpink couldn’t even attend? pic.twitter.com/ACP9cNzyi1
— 𓆩♡𓆪 (@GhoulPinks) September 12, 2023
everything is literally black and pink.... @BLACKPINK when i catch you... 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/fgGil8mp2R
— h ❄ (@lalisalovemme) September 12, 2023
The fact that blackpink could break a 24 year old record tonight and they arent even there for it..pic.twitter.com/OKafjcZz7x
— ijbolia's queen mother🎀 (@jisoodildodupe) September 12, 2023
Olivia Rodrigo's theatrical VMAs performance included a collapsing set—and Twitter was here for it.
OH OLIVIA THE WOMAN THAT U ARE pic.twitter.com/HF9jy5s2SH
— trin (@istillfcknloveu) September 13, 2023
OLIVIA RODRIGO YOU ARE SO FUCKING COOL pic.twitter.com/oDnWeNQHdW
— valentina (@livgutsour) September 13, 2023
Baby I was scared as fuck I really thought Olivia’s set was falling apart LMAOOO #VMAs pic.twitter.com/94aP2JEL1h
— GeezusRice (@GeezusRice) September 13, 2023
The fan conspiracies came true! *NSYNC reunited onstage, with Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez, Lance Bass, Joey Fatone, and Chris Kirpatrick coming together to present the first award for Best Pop Music Video. Taylor Swift reacted accordingly—much to the appreciation of viewers.
Taylor Swift is every millennial reacting to *NSYNC reuniting. pic.twitter.com/1jepsvNjST
— Alex Goldschmidt (@alexandergold) September 13, 2023
Taylor fangirling over *NSYNC that’s our millennial queen 😭 pic.twitter.com/NyBvmcxx8H
— Sav 🪩 (@SavLovesSwift) September 13, 2023
taylor swift fangirling over nsync is soooooooooo me she’s just a girlie pop like me pic.twitter.com/FOKufrODF2
— brie 🌈🌙✨ (@bettykissitbttr) September 13, 2023
Speaking of Swift, Twitter users couldn't get enough of the singer's supportive crowd reactions to her fellow artists's performances throughout the night.
drunk taylor is BACK pic.twitter.com/1JlN0Zn8Dy
— Taylor Throwbacks (@ThrowbackTaylor) September 13, 2023
IM SCREAMING THIS IS SO pic.twitter.com/ki9mwwG0yU
— erin 🐿 (@erincuo18) September 13, 2023
taylor swift is always the most supportive person at every award show and this is proof pic.twitter.com/I3XD8umPxt
— Ron🩵 (@midnightstrack2) September 13, 2023
me when Taylor first sang “don’t blame me for … what … you … made … me … dooooo” pic.twitter.com/8gNHRswqv9
— sonya ⭐️ iso any ticket really (@TisTheDamnPhD) September 13, 2023
me when taylor swift was at the taylor swift concert pic.twitter.com/jKoTiGU3Xz
— paris rae 🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵 (@parisrae13) September 13, 2023
taylor swift dancing to hips don’t lie by shakira. pop culture has peaked today
pic.twitter.com/Hxhd4QLVBv— songs that changed history (@iconiksongs) September 13, 2023
Twitter received Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B's debut performance of “Bongos” with near unanimous acclaim.
Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion just ATE THE STAGE UP!!!!! #vmas pic.twitter.com/8vXJh6dKWj
— Heard It Here Radio (@HeardItHereLive) September 13, 2023
Cardi and Megan performance of the night, everybody else just go home. #Bongos pic.twitter.com/dQGMnLHxca
— BAVY (@itsbavy) September 13, 2023
name a better entrance, I- #VMAs pic.twitter.com/2yKZm1hdBa
— Cardi B All Access🪘 (@CardiAllAccess) September 13, 2023
Doja Cat's demon-themed performance spurred on some intense reactions.
me when the dancer popped up on screen before doja started rapping #DojaCat #VMAs #nickivmas pic.twitter.com/7Hn9kbWz2L
— Jalen Von (@novnelaj) September 13, 2023
That opening shot of Doja’s performance pic.twitter.com/53EAwfxPV9
— a (@albertoutspoken) September 13, 2023
EAT DOJA CAT! EAT #VMAs pic.twitter.com/pmrVz3dl4P
— i be like… DO IT 4 MY BABY! (@SUCKAW0RLD) September 13, 2023
Doja shitted on her stans, went #1 and kileld a VMA performance. Y’all sick. pic.twitter.com/UGPJM7qrV4
— kimberly. (@problemsthots) September 13, 2023
People speculated that Justin Timberlake and Megan Thee Stallion fought after backstage footage of the two seemingly arguing emerged, but an eyewitness said the clip was taken out of context.
Everyone after finding out Justin didn’t say anything mean/rude to Megan #VMAs pic.twitter.com/ko0fQuJmwr
— micayla, its time for layover ✈️ (@megstrivia) September 13, 2023
Justin seeing himself get dragged yet again on the internet just cuz he said hi to Megan pic.twitter.com/dxLy7yHur8
— Ex Beyonce Fan (@kingbealestreet) September 13, 2023
Of course, Shakira's blowout, career-spanning performance as this year's Video Vanguard Award recipient instantly went viral.
Shakira stepped into this bitch to show everyone why she’s an A-list performer!!! She is showing the girls how it’s done bilingually! #VMAs pic.twitter.com/H5eh8iMxfP
— Cool Girl (@Tea_witdre) September 13, 2023
Shakira is giving choreography, sex appeal, stage presence, music in three languages, a budget!! And star power #VMAs pic.twitter.com/bG15MpQ1Uj
— Cool Girl (@Tea_witdre) September 13, 2023
Shakira putting her waist to WORK…this is a normal day for mother
— Nicolas is happy (@niggaolas) September 13, 2023
You Might Also Like